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Talking Heads: 77
Rock · 1977 · 11 tracks · 39m

Talking Heads: 77

Talking Heads: 77 is the seminal debut from Talking Heads, a nervous, intelligent, and angular exploration of new wave. David Byrne's distinctive vocals and Tina Weymouth's propulsive basslines define

September 16, 1977 · Sire

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This is the sound of urban anxiety meeting art school intellect, bottled into eleven tightly wound, yet irresistibly danceable tracks. 'Talking Heads: 77' feels like a nervous twitch made musical, a collection of quirky observations on alienation and identity delivered with an urgent, minimalist precision. It's the perfect album for anyone who finds beauty in the awkward, rhythm in the neurotic, and wants to own a piece of music history that still sounds fresh and vital today. It's the blueprint for new wave, brimming with idiosyncratic charm and a restless energy that's both unsettling and utterly captivating.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 39m
01
Uh‐Oh, Love Comes to Town
2:50
02
New Feeling
3:09
03
Tentative Decisions
3:08
04
Happy Day
3:55
05
Who Is It?
1:44
06
No Compassion
4:50
07
The Book I Read
4:10
08
Don’t Worry About the Government
3:02
09
First Week/Last Week…Carefree
3:21
10
Psycho Killer
4:21
11
Pulled Up
4:30
Moments Worth Waiting For
Reviews
The Irish Times5/ 5 stars
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Chicago Tribune3.5/ 4 stars
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AllMusic5/ 5 stars
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Pitchfork8.6/ 10
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Christgau's Record GuideA-
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The Rolling Stone Album Guide3.5/ 5 stars
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